All Blacks 13 changes for England match

New Zealand have made 13 changes to the side that beat Italy 20-6 last weekend as Graham Henry recalls his star players to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Zac Guildford, who made his debut againts Wales, wins his second cap on the right wing. Lock Tom Donnelly, along with Sitiveni Sivivatu the only player to also start in Italy, plays his fifth Test while prop Owen Franks wins his eighth cap.

Captain Richie McCaw, full-back Mils Muliaina and fly-half Dan Carter start. Muliaina will win his 81st cap to become the second most capped All Black of all time alongside Justin Marshall.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry said: (quote) It does not get much bigger than England at Twickenham. It will be another fantastic challenge and we are focussed on preparing well and looking forward to playing a determined England side. (end quote)

The All Blacks will be defending the Hillary Shield, named after Sir Edmund Hillary who came from New Zealand but was part of a British expedition when he became the first man to climb Mount Everest.

Team

New Zealand: Muliaina; Guildford, C Smith, Nonu, Sivivatu; Carter, Cowan; Woodcock, Hore, Franks; Thorn, Donnelly, Thomson, McCaw (capt), Read.
Replacements: Flynn or de Malmanche, Afoa, Boric, Kaino, Ellis, Donald, Ellison.

Fixture

England v New Zealand Twickenham Kick-off: 1430 GMT, Saturday 21 November Live on Sky Sports 2

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